Add 63/70 and 16/80, Solve 63/70 + 16/80 as a fraction

Add 63/70 and 16/80

63/70 + 16/80 is 11/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
63/70 = 63 × 8/70 × 8 = 504/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
16/80 = 16 × 7/80 × 7 = 112/560
Add the two like fractions:
504/560 + 112/560 = 504 + 112/560 = 616/560
616/560 simplified gives 11/10
So, 63/70 + 16/80 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10

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